Gastrointestinal Health & the Microbiome

Integrating Nutrition Into Practice

Gastrointestinal Health & the Microbiome

This advanced course equips healthcare professionals with skills and knowledge to apply personalized nutrition concepts, including advanced assessment and intervention, to gastrointestinal health and microbiome management.

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$ 239

Gain practical skills to effectively apply the DIGIN Model
Distinguish between food reactions, allergies, and sensitivities
Develop personalized interventions for various gastrointestinal concerns including gluten & wheat-related disorders
Nutritional considerations for both pre- and post-surgery scenarios

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Clinical Reference Sheets

Resources you can implement immediately into your practice.

Become a Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner

This module is part of the coursework requirement for the Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner credential.

Earn up to 6.5 CE/CME

The ANA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

The BCNS designates this activity for a maximum of 6.5 Continuing Education credits for Certified Nutrition Specialists.

Presenters

Liz Lipski, PhD, CNS, FACN, BCHN, LDN, IFMCP

Dr. Liz Lipski holds a PhD in clinical nutrition, is a fellow of the American College of Nutrition (FACN) and holds two board certifications in clinical nutrition (certified nutrition specialist and board certified in holistic nutrition), as well as one in functional medicine (IFMCP). She is a faculty member for the Institute for Functional Medicine and the Metabolic Medicine Institute’s fellowship program and speaks at many other conferences. She has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, and Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and has authored chapters in several textbooks as well as several books, including her most recent, Digestive Wellness:Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease Through Healthy Digestion, 5th ed. She has worked in the field of integrative and functional medicine for 40 years.

Marvin Singh, MD

Dr. Marvin Singh is one of the only triple board-certified Integrative Gastroenterologists in the United States. He specializes in helping his clients regain control of their health and wellness by decoding their personal health blueprint and focusing on developing highly individualized plans to optimize longevity, gut health, and genetic expression. He founded PrecisiONE Clinic for this very purpose. In addition to his practice, he has been a clinical assistant professor at UCLA and University of California, San Diego. He was also an assistant professor and Associate Director of Gastroenterology at Howard Count for John Hopkins University. He is a published author and speaker and enjoys sharing his passion for health with the world.

Erin King-Mullins, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Dr. Erin King-Mullins graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana. She received her medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta, then completed her internship and residency in general surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. Dr. King-Mullins completed her fellowship in colorectal surgery at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates and subsequently joined the practice where she currently serves as Faculty/Research Director for the fellowship program. She treats all colorectal conditions. Her special interests are minimally invasive robotic surgery as well as anal cancer screening and prevention in high-risk women. Dr. King-Mullins is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

Jessica Titchenal, DCN, MS, CNS

Jessica Titchenal is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and certified nutritionist in Washington state. As the Manager of Professional Trainings at the ANA, she has the opportunity to work with practitioners seeking to broaden their knowledge of special topics in personalized nutrition and help individuals transform their health. She is also adjunct faculty at Maryland University of Integrative Health. Jessica received her M.S. in Nutrition & Integrative Health and DCN from Maryland University of Integrative Health.

ANA Specialty Training Program Disclaimer

The American Nutrition Association and the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists, and each of its respective affiliates, directors, officers, and/or agents (collectively, “ANA”) provide this program (the “Program”) solely for the purpose of providing information to participants. The material presented in the Program has been prepared in good faith with the goal of providing accurate and authoritative information regarding the subject matter covered. ANA will endeavor to provide updates and additions to the Program as needed.

The information presented in this Program is not meant to take the place of medical training or intervention. Completion of the Program or any section of it does not confer any practice rights or privileges. Practice rights are based on state licensure laws which vary from state to state and by profession. Participants should familiarize themselves with and abide by the scope of practice regulations as set forth in applicable licensure laws, regulations, and other rules.

ANA makes no representation or warranty of any kind regarding any information, apparatus, product, or process discussed in the Program, and ANA assumes no liability therefore.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS AND MAY INCLUDE ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES. THE PARTICIPANT ASSUMES THE SOLE RISK OF MAKING USE AND/OR RELYING ON THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAM. ANA MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, RELIABILITY, LEGALITY, UTILITY, OR ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS PROVIDED IN THE PROGRAM. ALL SUCH INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

This material is the confidential and proprietary information of the American Nutrition Association and may not be shared with any parties other than those who have registered in the Program. Any reproduction or transmission of all or part of the Program materials, whether by electronic, mechanical, recorded, other means, without prior written consent of the American Nutrition Association shall be an infringement.

ANA hereby grants permission to registrants to share the Client Handouts with their clients, but only in the format provided, you may not add any logos, names, or customization and you must maintain on the Handouts the ANA copyright information and branding.

Access to each self-study Program is designated with a specified duration. Participants must complete the Program and view and download materials before the expiration of use. No access to course materials will be available after expiration of the Program. Once a Program is purchased, ANA is unable to issue refunds, credits, or transfers for any Program.

The learner is responsible for meeting all Program prerequisites. Completion of any Program does not entitle the learner to a certification, which involves a separate application process and credential awarded with the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists.

Certification Requirements

To be eligible for the Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner (CPNP) credential, candidates must meet each of the following requirements:

1. Education

Degree and Training Requirements

Degree Requirement: The candidate must hold one of the following:

Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of nutrition, dietetics, or related health science field from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent; or
Master of Science or doctoral degree in health science or medicine, from a United States regionally accredited college or university, or its foreign equivalent;

“Regionally accredited” means an institution that was accredited, at the time the degree was awarded, by a regional accreditation body in the United States which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Degrees from institutions outside the U.S. must be from that country’s equivalent of a regionally accredited U.S. institution and translated. Licenses from countries outside of the U.S. must be translated and have nutrition in legal scope of practice.

Training Requirement: All candidates must have completed all three modules of the American Nutrition Association (ANA) Personalized Nutrition Practitioner Training program. Please do not apply to sit for the exam until you have completed the training program.

2. Examination

The candidate must pass the Certification Examination for Personalized Nutrition Practitioners.

The Certification Examination for Personalized Nutrition Practitioners is designed to test the knowledge and skills acquired by those who have successfully completed the educational requirements outlined above.

The CPNP Exam is offered year-round and can be taken once the training is complete.

To apply for the CPNP Exam: https://lms.theana.org/courses/56097

3. Experience

State license or certification as a healthcare practitioner in the U.S. with nutrition in legal scope of practice, including MD/DO, DC, ND, NP, PA, APRN, Pharmacists, RDN, or foreign equivalent; and

Disclosure

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, planning committees, moderators, faculty, and all others in control of the educational content of the continuing education activity must disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that they may have had within the past 24 months. If an individual refuses to disclose financial relationships, they will be disqualified from being a part of the planning and implementation of the activity. Owners and/or employees of an ineligible company with business lines or products relating to the content of the activity will not be permitted to participate in the planning or execution of any accredited program. All listed relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for individuals in control of content have been mitigated.

Accreditation

The American Nutrition Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Nutrition Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists designates this activity for a maximum of 40 Continuing Education credits for Certified Nutrition Specialists.

Disclosure

A complete listing of disclosures for all those involved in developing and influencing the content of this activity is below.

Conflict of Interest (COI) Mitigation

All relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies listed for individuals in control of content have been mitigated using a multi-step process including independent peer review of presentations.

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